Equipment Operator II (Recycle)

The work of this position involves the operation of moderately heavy equipment such as a tandem axle dump truck, a paving roller, backhoe or other moderately complex equipment on a paving or construction crew.  The incumbent often uses discretionary judgment in determining proper work methods, materials and tools necessary to perform assigned duties.  

Operates a variety of moderately heavy equipment such as a rubber tire roller, vibratory roller, bull dozer, front-end loader or backhoe; performs semi-skilled labor work such as asphalt looping, concrete or asphalt finishing work; drives a tandem axle dump truck on a regular basis to deliver paving and road maintenance materials to all department crews; loads asphalt and gravel at asphalt plants and signs invoices for all purchases; inspects dirt roads, flooded areas and other sites to determine necessary type and amount of gravel needed; coordinates with foreman on scheduling assigned truck for maintenance and repair work; serves as flagger on assigned projects and performs general laborer work such as shoveling materials, building bridges, storm drains or culverts; operates an air compressor, jack hammer and other power tools; performs daily servicing of assigned vehicles or equipment such as cleaning and checking fluid levels; performs related duties as required.

Graduation from Highschool  or GED equivalent; two (2) years of experience operating a roll off truck, tandem axel dump truck front end loader and skid steer loader; possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Knowledge of road maintenance and construction procedures and work methods of the Department; knowledge of the operation and servicing techniques of public works equipment; skill in the operation and application of hand and power tools; skill in performing heavy manual labor; skill in interpreting detailed instructions and carrying them out with minimal instruction; skill in safely and proficiently driving and operating assigned equipment and vehicles.